Odell Brewing enters the Twin Cities market

The liquid libations created by Odell Brewing are making a big splash this week as they launch in the Twin Cities market. Starting today, the Colorado-based brewery's founder, Doug Odell, and head brewer, Joe Mohrfeld, will be attending a whopping *30* different beer-related tastings/dinners/events at beer-savvy bars, restaurants, and retailers around the Twin Cities. Odell is based in Fort Collins and a pioneer of American craft brewer, with more than two decades of business behind it. According to Odell's press release, Jason Alvey of Four Firkins is a big fan:

"I'm VERY happy to see [Odell Brewing] beers will be landing soon here in Minnesota," said Jason Alvey, owner of The Four Firkins specialty beer store. "Some of our customers who travel to Colorado have brought [Odell] beers back here as gifts for us at the Firkins! They are always handed over with a sense of reverence and special occasion. We love them."

For a list of the events--from a St. Paul "cinc Odell mayo" pub crawl, to a pre-Twins game "kegs and eggs" at the Blue Plate restaurants--read below:

Monday, May 3Zipps Liquors: Be the first to try Odell beers in Minnesota at a beer tasting with brewery founder Doug Odell. 3:30-4:30 p.m.; website

MacKenzie: Minneapolis kickoff for Odell. Meet Doug Odell and the brewery team for the first official tapping of a 90 Shilling in the city. Three Odell beers on draft. Starts at 5:00 p.m.; website

Sweeney's Saloon: St. Paul's kickoff event. Doug Odell and the brewery team will tap the city's first 90 Shilling. Three Odell beers on draft. Starts at 6:30 p.m.; website

Stub & Herb's: Founder Doug Odell and other representatives will tap the first Odell firkin in Minneapolis. Six other Odell beers on tap, including 90 Shilling, 5 Barrel Pale Ale, IPA, St. Lupulin, Bourbon Barrel Stout, and the new Saboteur. Starts at 7:00 p.m.; website

Happy Gnome: Doug Odell will tap the first Odell firkin in St. Paul. Six other Odell beers on tap, including 90 Shilling, 5 Barrel Pale Ale, IPA, St. Lupulin, Bourbon Barrel Stout, and the new Saboteur. Starts at 7:30 p.m.; website